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Paris Saint-Germain star Manuel Ugarte has all but confirmed he is moving to Manchester United with a cryptic post.
On Tuesday morning, multiple reports claimed United and PSG have reached an agreement over the transfer fee for Ugarte following lengthy negotiations.
After initial disagreements over the Uruguay international’s valuation, the two clubs have now found a compromise, which will see United pay an initial fee of €50m plus a further €10m in performance-related add-ons.
Ugarte found himself out of Luis Enrique’s plans following the arrival of Portuguese holding midfielder João Neves.
Regardless, United have considered the Uruguayan as their priority midfield target this summer, having found an agreement over personal terms with his representatives in July.
It has been widely reported that Ugarte has been pushing to move to Old Trafford all summer.
Amid the suggestions of the two clubs striking an agreement on Tuesday morning, the 23-year-old intensified United fans’ excitement through his post on X.
A simple eyes emoji was enough to send fans into a frenzy and more or less confirm he is all set to become a Red Devil.
His fellow countryman and former United talent Facundo Pellistri, who recently moved to Greek outfit Panathinaikos, also reacted to the post by sharing clapping hand and heart emojis.
Ugarte is now due to travel to Manchester to have a medical before putting pen to paper on a long-term United contract.
The club’s hierarchy are also understood to be excited about the move, as they see Ugarte as “one of the best young” midfielders in the game.
To make way for Ugarte in the middle of the park, United have also agreed deals to sanction exits of midfielders Scott McTominay and Hannibal Mejbri. The Scottish star is headed to Napoli, while the Tunisian youngster is set for a move to Burnley.
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